For this Assignment, you will use technology and the writing skills you have learned thus far to transform your Unit 8 argument into a digital media presentation appropriate for sharing outside of the

Persuasive Writing

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A draft of your introduction for your persuasive essay using one of the techniques described in “Crafting Effective Introductions and Conclusions”

Statistics from the Drug Administration (FDA) show that one out of three teens has been exposed to substance use. Additionally, according to research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2017, approximately 72,000 people in the same year due to a drug overdose. It is evident that the issue of drug use among youths is catastrophic and requires effective intervention. A drug overdose in the US is the primary cause of death for those below the age of 50. The government, the society, and the international societies have all tried to implement various measures with the aim of mitigating the use of drugs among the teens. Drug use among the youths is a serious issue which requires immediate response and a coherent action plan to ensure that it is addressed adequately. The teenagers are the leading source of labor which is the core of production. The government and the entire society need to join hands and strategize on how the issue of drug use among the youths should be addressed adequately.

A draft of the first body paragraph for your argument

It is imperative noting that for every action, there must be a reason and a consequence. The cause of drug use among the youths in the US should be identified to resolve the issue effectively. There must be a driving force that has led to the current massive increase of drug usage among the youths. The social-economic and political factors influencing the utilization of drugs among the teens should be identified and addressed effectively. Every member of the society is affected by the issue of drug use among the youths. Everyone must put more efforts to ensure that the youths become aware of the dangers involved in drug use. Drug dependence is more of a chronic illness whose medicine is knowledge of its detrimental effects.

Wrap up with an open-ended question about something you need help with, specific feedback you would like to receive, or introductions strategies

Does the current trend of drug use among the youths affect the economy of the America?

References

Sheckels, T., Zender, K., & Morris, L. (2016). Persuasive Writing: A College Reader. College Composition And Communication, 34(2), 242. doi: 10.2307/357426